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University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Pittsburgh, PA

Allopathic Medical Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

No change

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

6 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What did you learn from Hospice volunteering?
Why geriatrics?
Why Pitt?

What was the most interesting question?

Nothing in particular

What was the most difficult question?

Nothing was too difficult.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Other

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

PIT

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Hampton Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

8 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

9 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read material about the school.

What impressed you positively?

The simulation center, extensive hospital facilities, Pittsburgh is a charming city (just wish it was closer to home).

What impressed you negatively?

Interview group was large (15, and my interview the day before was only 4). The class size is pretty big. Interview with student was a little awkward, so I felt like I spent most of the time trying to make him feel comfortable as opposed to the other way around.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothing.

What are your general comments?

Like I said, student interview was kind of strange. He only had my name and alma mater. Faculty interview was fantistic--the guy was a real character and I truly enjoyed meeting him. It was pretty laid back. None of the interviewees were conversing much at the beginning of the day but had loosened up by the afternoon. Not enough was said about the curriculum or the research options.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses